Retail Parts ProStore 8219

Advance Auto Parts; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 25,003 - 27,496; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer is seeking a full-time professional sales associate in Livingston, New Jersey. The role involves providing expert customer service, managing DIY automotive services, and achieving store sales objectives. Candidates should have strong automotive knowledge and sales experience, with a focus on customer satisfaction. Compensation ranges between $18.15 and $19.96 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience.
• Proven sales ability with experience in fulfilling customer transactions.
• Must successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and sell products.
• Manage DIY services such as battery installations.
• Ensure store cleanliness and maintain inventory processes.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales skills

Diagnostic ability

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Valid driver’s license

ASE Certification Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge. This role has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role can source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in‑depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide GAS2 selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
• Achieve personal/store sales goals and service objectives
• Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installations, etc.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards
• Key holder responsibilities – task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in store inventory processes including truck put‑away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
• Maintain store cleanliness – floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
• Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installations, etc.

Success Factors

• Friendly communication
• Ability to locate and stock parts
• Safety knowledge and skills
• Operating inventory systems and store equipment
• Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
• Operating POS and parts lookup systems
• Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
• ASE P2 certified or ASE‑ready equivalent
• Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
• Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
• Advanced selling skills for DIY

Essential Job Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic ability (internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.)
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
• Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
• Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed

Prior Experience

3‑5 years of prior automotive parts experience

Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions

Education & Certifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a valid driver’s license

ASE Certification Preferred, but Not Required

Compensation Range

18.15 USD PER HOUR – 19.96 USD PER HOUR

Benefits Information

Benefits: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.